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deference

nounHigh-frequency wordMore D words

respectful submission to another's judgment or wishes

In a sentence

Out of deference to the elders, the young chief deferred his decision.

Synonyms
respectregardsubmission
Antonyms
disrespectdefianceinsolence

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